Itinerary

Day 1 Cairo
We will gather for our get-acquainted meeting in our Cairo hotel and have dinner together.
Oasis Hotel Pyramids (3 nights) https://www.theoasishotelpyramids.com/

Day 2 Cairo
Egyptian Museum; Pyramids
This morning will start with a visit to the magnificent Egyptian Museum. This collection boasts an astonishing array of archaeological finds including the exquisite riches of Tutankhamun. In the afternoon we drive to Giza to explore the mysteries of the Great Pyramids and the mighty Sphinx, with plenty of photo opportunities as sunset approaches.

Day 5 Nile Cruise
Valley of Kings; Hatshepsut
Today begins with a visit of three tombs in the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut. We’ll finish with a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon.  [Note:  The many temples, tombs, and monuments of the West Bank are constantly being restored leading to sporadic closures.  Specific sites are not guaranteed.  Imprint will endeavor to arrange visits to the most significant and interesting sites available at the time of our visit.]  After our west bank explorations we transfer to our 5-Star Cruise boat, our home for the next 4 nights.
Dolphin 5-Star Cruise (4 nights)
2023 Radamis II

Day 6 Nile Cruise
Karnak
This morning we have a leisurely visit to mighty Karnak Temple, greatest on the Nile. After lunch on board we begin our relaxing sail on the Nile.

Day 7 Nile Cruise
Kom-Ombo
After breakfast on board, we will enjoy a visit to Edfu. You can disembark to explore the small town or relax on the nile boat. Then we sail on to Kom-Ombo to visit the unique double temple, dedicated to both Horus the falcon god and Sobek the crocodile god. This temple is beautifully lit in the evening.

Day 11  Petra, Jordan
Dead Sea
Our day begins with a transfer to Cairo airport for our flight to Amman. Upon arrival at Queen Alia airport we'll be met by our Jordanian guide who will assist us through immigration and customs, and escort us to the Dead Sea for a quick "bob” in the saline waters. In the afternoon we will continue our journey south to Petra.
Petra Moon Hotel https://www.petramoonhotel.com/

Day 12 Petra
This entire day is dedicated to exploring the lost Nabatean city of Petra. The morning starts with a journey through the fabled SIQ, the deep and narrow sandstone cleft which opens to reveal the iconic Treasury.  The day continues with our exploration of ancient Temples, Royal Tombs, a Roman theater, houses, and more. For those interested, there is an optional night visit available.  Walk the siq by candlelight and emerge to find the space before the iconic Treasury filled with hundreds of flickering oil lamps.

Day 13 Wadi Rum
We depart in the morning for the magical desert region of Wadi Rum, the filming location for many movies including The Martian and Lawrence of Arabia.  Upon arrival we’ll enjoy a mint tea or cardamom coffee before touring this moon-like desert landscape in a jeep. After sunset we’ll enjoy a classic Bedouin dinner.
Night Luxury Camp https://www.wadirumnightluxury.com/

Day 14 Amman
Tour over today. Included transfer to Amman or Amman airport for flight home. Please note, we will not arrive back in Amman until mid afternoon. For those continuing to Imprint’s Jerusalem extension, transportation to the Allenby Bridge border crossing and on to Jerusalem is included today.

[Itinerary details & hotels subject to change]

Day 3 Cairo
Khan el Khalili; Wikala al-Ghouri
Today we begin with the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. This brand new museum boasts both chronological and thematic histories of the world’s oldest continuous culture. In the afternoon we’ll visit Islamic Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest. We’ll have free time for shopping, and take a break for tea at the iconic Feshawi Café. Additionally, if time allows, we’ll pop into one of Cairo’s impressive mosques. A sunset dinner from Asher Park conclude our busy day.

Day 4  Luxor
Dahshur
An early morning departure brings us to Dahshur where we will see the unique Red and Bent Pyramids. They are among the largest and most accessible in Egypt but attract fewer visitors and are therefore less chaotic than those at Giza. Later we transfer to the airport for a short flight to Luxor. Upon arrival we will be taken to our hotel.
Etab El-Luxor Hotel (1 night) https://eatabe-luxor-hotel.hotel-ds.com/en/

Day 8 Nile Cruise
Market; Falucca; Nubian village
Today is our day in Aswan. In the morning we will visit the unique Temple of Isis. It sits, isolated, on an island. In the afternoon, as the sun wanes, we travel by felucca (traditional Nile sailing boat) to Elephantine Island and a visit to a Nubian Village. We’ll learn about the contemporary lives of the Nubian people and enjoy dinner in a Nubian home.

Day 9  Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel; Sound & Light show
A late morning departure sends us across the desert to Abu Simbel. Late this afternoon we’ll visit the magnificent temples of Ramses II and his Queen Nefertari. These temples received global attention in 1968 when they were completely dismantled and relocated to avoid inundation. This evening we’ll enjoy Egypt’s best Sound & Light Show.
Seti Abu Simbel Hotel (1 night) https://www.setiabusimbel.com/

Day 10 Cairo
This morning we transfer to Abu Simbel airport for our flight to Cairo (via Aswan). The ambitious among us have the option of sunrise at the temples before our departure. Upon arrival in Cairo we will check into our hotel for some rest and relaxation.
Novotel https://all.accor.com/hotel/0502/index.en.shtml?utm_campaign=seo+maps&utm_medium=seo+maps&utm_source=google+Maps